Alcohol is the excellent solvent for herbal extract. It can extract the active ingredients of the herbs which are not water solublesuch as resins, alkaloids, and essential oils. Moreover, it is the only edible solvent that can successfully extract the necessary components. As it is a great solvent for the extraction of herbal remedies and helps to maintain the stability of these medications, Ethyl Alcohol is a component in many herbal fluid formulations.